Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Tom discuss the epic train fight between Vic Deakins (John Travolta) and Riley Hale (Christian Slater) in the 1996 film Broken Arrow. In this episode, they discuss bad boxing, crowbar strikes, and slow missiles. Enjoy!

Mark and Tom discuss the 1987 horror film The Lost Boys. Directed by Joel Schumacher, and starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland and Jami Gertz, this cult classic vampire film focuses on a group of young vampires saying "Michael" a lot. In this episode, they discuss vampire lore, undead hunting, and cool grandpas. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the 2004 film Van Helsing. Directed by Stephen Sommers, and starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, this bonkers film focuses on a legendary hunter going up against Dracula, werewolves, and angry brides. In this episode, they discuss squishy explosions, fever dreams, and Universal monster movies.

Mark, John and Norbert discuss the 1988 horror sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Directed by Renny Harlin, this insane horror film features inspired kills, likable characters, and enough creativity to fill about 40 horror films. In this episode, we discuss, Renny Harlin, waterbeds, and surprisingly relatable characters. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss which Friday the 13th film leans heaviest into the franchises tropes (machetes, masks, creative kills, teleporting). The winner WILL BLOW YOUR MIND (or make you mildly intrigued). Enjoy! Check out the full data article at - https://www.awardwieners.com

Mark and Nick Rehak (of the French Toast Sunday Podcast) got together and drafted jet ski action scene squads. In this episode, they discuss turtles on jet skis, Tom Waits on a jet ski, and debate which jet ski action scene is the best. Enjoy! Follow Nick on Twitter (@TheRehak) and watch the documentary "The Mirror Will Take Us Home" on YouTube. Thanks!

Mark and Chris Kelly (of the Classic American Movies Podcast) discuss the 1999 comedy American Pie. Directed by Paul Weitz, and starring Jason Biggs, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott and Natasha Lyonne, this blockbuster R-rated film focuses on four high school seniors attempting to lose their virginity before they graduate. In this episode, they discuss apple pie, cool dads, and Blink-182. Enjoy!

Mark and Tom discuss the fun final fight between Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) and Wah Sing Ku (Jet Li) in Lethal Weapon 4. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the 2014 action-horror film Dracula Untold. Directed by Gary Shore, and starring Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, and Charles Dance, this origin story focuses on how Vlad the Impaler became Dracula the Blood Consumer. In this episode, they discuss weaponized bats, cave vampires, and ancient curses. Enjoy! Please rate,...

Mark, John, and Adam discuss the 1998 horror sequel Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Directed by Steve Miner, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett and Michelle Williams, this excellent sequel focuses on the "final" battle between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers. In this episode, we discuss axe fights, cross country travel and solid horror sequels. Enjoy!

Mark and Doug put together a list of zombie films, and decided to see which of them features the best zombies (It was really tough). In this episode, they discuss brain eating, fast zombies, and mean endings. Enjoy! Notice - We had some technical difficulties while recording, and the result is audio that isn't perfect. However, the episode is a lot of fun, and if you are a fan of movie zombies, yo...

Mark, Megan and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the 1996 cult-classic The Craft. Directed by Andrew Fleming, and starring Rachel True, Neve Campbell, Robin Tunney and Fairuza Balk, The Craft, tells the story of four high schoolers dealing with the consequences of their magical exploits. In this episode, we discuss gigantic shirts, magical spells, and recast Mad Max:...

Mark and Zanandi Botes (Follow her on Twitter - @ZaNandi) discuss the 1992 cult classic Candyman. Directed by Bernard Rose, and starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd and many bees, this excellent horror film focuses on what happens when you say "Candyman" into a mirror five times (horrible things happen). In this episode, they discuss practical effects, blood puddles, and the excellence of Tony Todd...

Mark, Megan and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review podcast) draft their favorite characters from Blumhouse horror films. In this episode, they discuss masked villains, the greatness of Happy Death Day, and Ethan Hawke's sweater in Sinister. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert put together basketball squads with characters from horror movies. They also discuss the logistics of murderous ghosts on basketball courts, and whether spectators should be allowed in the very volatile atmosphere. In this episode, they talk about troll destruction, bee attacks, and killer hook shots. Enjoy! Please rate, review, share and subscribe!

Mark and Nathan continue their "Elias Koteas" trilogy by discussing the 1998 film Fallen. Directed by Gregory Hoblit, and starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Elias Koteas, Embeth Davidtz and James Gandolfini, this underappreciated thriller tells the story of an ancient demonic spirit meeting its match (don't mess with Denzel). In this episode, they discuss trapping demons, beer, and the sing...

Mark and Janie (An AMC Theater reunion) discuss the excellent 2001 film Session 9. Directed by Brad Anderson, and starring Josh Lucas, David Caruso and Peter Mullan, this gut-punch of a horror film is highly effective and will linger in your mind long after you've watched it. In this episode, they discuss smart location scouting, the horrible Simon, and memorable horror villains. Enjoy! Please rat...

Mark and Norbert discuss the 1984 horror-comedy Gremlins. Directed by Joe Dante, and starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, this insane movie focuses on a small town being attacked by murderous gremlins. In this episode, they discuss Mogwai rules, chimney death, and insane PG-rated movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Jonny Numb (of the Last Knock Podcast - @JonnyNumb on Twitter) discuss the beautifully violent 2015 film Green Room. Directed by Jeremy Saulnier (watch Blue Ruin), and starring Imogen Poots, Anton Yelchin, and Patrick Stewart, Green Room is one of the best "horror" films of recent memory, and you won't find a more exhilarating or tense film. In this episode, we discuss hard-hitting violen...

Mark and John discuss the fun final fight between Jay, Paul, Kelly Yara, and a mysterious entity who always follows (and murders people horribly). In this episode, they discuss swimming pools. monster mythology, and fun final fights in horror movies. Enjoy!

Mark and David (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the 2017 action-horror film The Mummy. Directed by Alex Kurtzman, and starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, and Annabelle Wallis, this critically derided film is actually a lot of fun, and if you can get over some of its misgivings (Hyde, Lothario Cruise), there is a lot to enjoy. In this episode, they discuss sandstorms, Universal...

Mark and John discuss the 1987 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors. Directed by Chuck Russell, and starring Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette and Robert Englund, this excellent film is one of the best horror sequels ever made. In this episode, Mark and John discuss gnarly kills, Freddy's mythology, and dream powers. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the underappreciated 1997 film Starship Troopers. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, and starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer and Jake Busey, this $100 million budgeted action film features a heaping dose of satire, violence and more violence. In this episode, they also talk about exploding bugs, cheeky fascism, and brain bugs. Enjoy!

Mark and Hakim discuss the 1992 classic Hard Boiled. Directed by John Woo (The Killer, Face/Off) and starring Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, this action epic proved itself to be highly influential with its operatic action and ballet-esque action scenes. In this episode, they discuss insane gun battles, John Woo's career, and action classics. Enjoy!

Mark and Tom discuss the epic final fight between Martin Riggs and Mr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon. In this episode, they discuss judo throws, strategic fire hydrants, and jiu-jitsu. Enjoy!